Harry Potter

I'm just the same DJ, just not a PK. I definately having issues with Harry Potter shows a bit of theological confusion if not simply shallowness.

It was interesting to see you mention Lord of the Rings up there.

Here's the funny part about that: J.R.R. Tolkien was a devout Roman Catholic who wrote a big, kick-ass book about (for all intents and purposes) magic. His good friend and colleague, C.S. Lewis was an atheist, who wrote The Chronicles of Narnia (often said to parallel the Bible).

Just something to think about...



Back to the matter at hand.

I haven't decided about Harry Potter and the Battle of Theocracy ;)

The chief thing that bothers me is the fact that there are all these witches and wizards running around the place, casting spells and flying on brooms, who then go and celebrate Christmas every December. I don't understand this malignment.

However, I am religious, and I am also a big fan of the Harry Potter books. I think part of it has to do with my understanding of the difference between reality and make-believe. One way or another, I'm not going to stop reading the books because these kids have magical powers and my religion says that's false.

Besides, it's not like Desmond Morris wrote the books...

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Originally posted here by 11001001

Here's the funny part about that: J.R.R. Tolkien was a devout Roman Catholic who wrote a big, kick-ass book about (for all intents and purposes) magic. His good friend and colleague, C.S. Lewis was an atheist, who wrote The Chronicles of Narnia (often said to parallel the Bible).

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I think you might have this one backwards. CS Lewis was an active member of the Church of England and believed its doctrines. I dont think that he was an atheist, but I believe that its been debated.

I think it is backwards, unless I've been led astray all these years. C.S. Lewis is a BIG name in Christian writing, and I'm a fan of his book The Screwtape Letters. I thought both writers were Christians though?

Anyway, I'm glad to see at least all of us here at AO agree on the Harry Potter matter. I can only imagine arguing with someone who would've voted no. I can't think of any logical means of coming to such a conclusion, if you really follow the faith seriously.

It's not magic at all, they have an advanced understanding of Quantum Physics and dimensional gateways, through scientific theorys and laws. There does that settle the issue? :D I am poking fun of course, but I did happen across this book in a book store a few months ago. The Science of Harry Potter. I like the broomstick aperatus, if anyone ever gets to browse a copy, it's kind of cool.

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Originally posted here by CXGJarrod
I think you might have this one backwards. CS Lewis was an active member of the Church of England and believed its doctrines. I dont think that he was an atheist, but I believe that its been debated.

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Jarrod-

I got that info from National Geographic Beyond the Movie - The Lord of the Rings - The Fellowship of the Ring

It a "free" DVD that came with the The Lord of the Rings - The Fellowship of the Ring (Platinum Series Special Extended Edition Collector's Gift Set)

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Originally posted here by 11001001
Jarrod-

I got that info from National Geographic Beyond the Movie - The Lord of the Rings - The Fellowship of the Ring

It a "free" DVD that came with the The Lord of the Rings - The Fellowship of the Ring (Platinum Series Special Extended Edition Collector's Gift Set)

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Really? I have that DVD so I will have to watch it. I always thought he was a religious person. Maybe something new has come to light.

Well fill me in too when you watch it Jarrod, now I'm really curious!

c.s. lewis didn't die an atheist at least -> http://www.scriptorum.org/l/wisdom.html